Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 28, 2021Health
S. 97
Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 28, 2021)
Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services, including routine diagnostic and preventive services, basic and major dental services, and emergency care; dental prostheses are also covered. Currently, such services are excluded from Medicare coverage.
What just happenedJan 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 D
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- Introduced in SenateJan 28, 2021
- Jan 28, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Jan 28, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate